Checking Configuration of Eudora for E-mail

The following is a step-by-step guide to checking the configuration of Eudora for the Melb PC Internet Service for sending and receiving e-mail. These images are taken from Eudora v5, however earlier and later versions are basically the same.

Step 1. Setting Options

From the Toolbar select Tools and from the drop-down menu and click on Options.

 

Step 2. Getting Started option

The information as shown is a sample of Eudora correctly configured for Melb PC (except for the name of the user which will vary) and no changes should be necessary.

Any corrections can be made to errors in the configuration directly through this page.

Highlight the Checking Mail next icon below to move to this configuration - see next Step.

Step 3 Checking Mail option

The information shown on this page is correct for Melb PC, and no changes should be necessary. You will be prompted for your Password on the first download of mail, and the password will be remembered thereafter.

A figure of your choice can be entered in the box for Check for mail every __ minutes. This will ensure Eudora will check your mailbox automatically for new mail at regular intervals.

Highlight the Incoming Mail next icon below to move to this configuration - see next Step.

Step 4. Incoming mail option

The settings as shown are correct for Melb PC.

A figure entered in: 
Skip messages over __k in size
will permit you to select an upper size of message - however if large attachments are anticipated this size should be set accordingly.

Highlight the Sending Mail next icon below to move to this configuration - see next Step.

Step 5. Sending Mail option

The settings as shown are correct for Melb PC.

If wished changes can to made to the three check boxes, however these settings will make most operations completely automatic.

Highlight the Attachments next icon below to move to this configuration - see next Step.

Step 6. Attachment directory option

When downloading Attachments to e-mail, Eudora will separate any attachments and store them in the folder of your choice.

A simple click on the raised box will enable you to select by browsing to any folder on your PC.

Step 7. Other Options

The settings shown in the above steps are as required the Melb PC, or advisable for effective use.

Eudora has many other settings available for your personal preference under these Option categories. All may be changed to meet you preferences at any time, and most should be left untouched - or returned to the previous setting if it does not suit.

Other Eudora information:
For configuring a completely new installation of Eudora -   use this Link.
For details of configuring e-mail filters for unwanted mail - use this link.
For details of configuring Eudora for another E-mail account - use this link.